Mambrino - Famous Race Horse
George Stubbs Lithograph
George Stubbs Lithograph
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George Stubbs (1724-1806) (after)
L. Mandret (lithographer)
Mambrino: Un Vainqueur né en 1768
[Mambrino: A Winner Born in 1768]
Auguste Bry, rue de Sevres, 139 Paris: c. 1882
Black-and-white lithograph
21 x 24.5 inches, overall
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Lithograph portrait of the famous race horse Mambrino in subtle shades of gray, based on the original painting by renowned British artist George Stubbs made for his patron Lord Grosvenor in 1779. It was first published as a mezzotint by John & Josiah Boydell in 1788, and this lithograph was produced in Paris in 1882. Bottom margin has extensive breeding and racing data about Mambrino in French and English. Mambrino was raced by Lord Grosvenor and was one of the most important stallions in the Grosvenor stud.
George Stubbs, an eminent animal painter, engraver and painter in enamel, combined science and art by painting his subjects with anatomical precision. He did extensive studies of horse anatomy to prepare himself as the premier artist of equine life. In his early twenties, Stubbs studied anatomy under a surgeon in York, and drew dissections for doctors. After a visit to Rome and a period of residence in Liverpool, he made his way to London in 1760. In 1766, he published his monumental series of engravings, Anatomy of the Horse, which cemented his reputation as a master of the subject. His vast range of paintings include the prize horses of England of the late 18th century, often with their proud owners or trainers, as well as other animals such as lions, sometimes shown in natural settings with horses. Stubbs served as president of the Society of Artists in 1773 and although he had his quarrels with the Royal Academy, he apparently was made an Associate. His works are in the world’s major museums, with a large number represented in the Yale Center for British Art (Paul Mellon Collection). The greatest engravers and printers of the day were engaged to render numerous Stubbs horse pictures as prints, including his own son, the printmaker George Townly Stubbs (sometimes spelled “Townley”).
Auguste Bry was a French print publisher in the mid 19th century.
References:
Maxted, Ian. "The London book trades 1775-1800: a preliminary checklist of members." Exeter Working Papers in British Book Trade History. U.K.: Devon Library and Information Services. 24 January 2005. http://www.devon.gov.uk/library/locstudy/bookhist/lonn.html (Orme) (6 April 2005).
Williamson, George C., ed. Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Engravers. London: G. Bell and Sons: 1930. Vol. 5, pp. 139-140 (Stubbs).